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HB5578 - 104th General Assembly

HIGHR ED-MANUFACTURING SCHOLAR
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Dan Swanson
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
110 ILCS 947/65.135 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall establish a Manufacturing Promise Scholarship Program to award scholarships to State residents who are enrolled in a public community college or other program with a major in manufacturing or a skilled trade. Provides that, subject to a separate appropriation for such purposes, the Commission shall, each year, receive and consider applications for a scholarship. Provides that an applicant is eligible for a scholarship if the Commission finds that the applicant meets specified criteria. Provides that the Commission shall reserve 20% of the amount appropriated in a given fiscal year for students who are from underrepresented areas. Provides that the Commission shall make scholarships available to traditional college-aged students, adults, and non-traditional students. Provides that an applicant who receives a scholarship may not be required to return scholarship funds. Provides for rulemaking.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson
2/13/2026 House First Reading
2/13/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee